Season Passes 2014/2015 - On Sale Now!

Thank you for choosing Big White Ski Resort "Best of the Okanagan" for your winter fun. At Big White your season ticket is not just a pass for unlimited lift access! It’s a pass full of a lifetime of memories, big smiles, and quality time spent with family and friends. Welcome to your winter playground!

MORE Than Just a Regular Season!Our tentative opening date is Saturday, November 29th (Snow Permitting) with the lifts spinning until April 12th, 2015 for the longest season in the Okanagan!

Family Discounts

Families of 3 + are defined as parents and/or children between the ages of 6 years and 18 years living at the same residence. Families of 5 or more only pay for the 4 oldest family members and the remaining passes are free with only a $25 processing fee. Tots (5 years & under) are free and only pay a processing fee and are not included in the family count. Students (19-25) can be included in the family pricing structure but do not count towards the family of 5+ pricing.

Refundable Pass Option

The refundable pass option provides you the assurance of a partial refund as outlined below:

Without purchasing the refundable pass option, passes are non-refundable under any circumstances.

The price of the refundable option is $25 for individual pass holders or $75 for a family.

The refundable pass option is only available when purchased concurrently with your seasons pass.

Big White Ski Resort will refund the cost of the seasons pass if you suffer an injury or sickness which prevents your participation in skiing or snowboarding.

Big White Ski Resort will refund the cost of the Seasons Pass if your employer transfers you, making it necessary to move your residence outside a 200km radius form the resort, provided that the date of transfer is at least 45 days after the purchase of the seasons pass. (Okanagan residents only)

If your parent, spouse, or child is also a refundable pass holder and chooses to cease participation due to injury or sickness, he or she is entitled to a refund. The refund is limited to one additional claimant.

The refund option does not cover: non-participation caused by or contributed to by intentional self-injury; non-participation due to emotional disorders or pre-existing conditions unless you are hospitalized or any injury or sickness that does not prevent the participation of skiing.

If you need to request a refund, we must receive your written request within 15 days of non-participation. We will not accept refund requests after April 1st.

When presenting your claim, please provide a cover letter of explanation, your seasons pass, and a medical certificate providing the date of the first medical treatment and prognosis, stating that you are unable to ski, and the length of time the illness or injury will prevent participation.

In the event of job relocation, include a letter from your employer within 15 days of notification, stating the location, date and length of relocation.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Ticket Office: 250.491.6262, toll free: 1.888.663.6882 during office hours or email: tickets@bigwhite.com & our team will be happy to assist you.

This is how your RFID Season Pass works at Big White.

NEW Exclusive Passholder DealsWe have an awesome list of savings & fantastic deals to say "Thank You" for being our loyal passholders. Just show your pass to take advantage of these perks all season long. When winter is over, keep your pass & use it for great summer savings as well!List of Passholder Deals - Coming Soon!

NEW Children's Season Long Ski Rentals - SOLD OUTYou asked us to bring back our child seasonal ski equipment rental program - so we did! For just $135 your child can keep their ski gear all season long and we'll even exchange their gear for free if they outgrow it.

FREE SkatingCome Skate on 'Canada's Highest Outdoor Skating Rink', it's the same size as an Olympic Hockey rink! Come and spend a day with the family or bring a team of friends for an experience you won't forget!

FREE Access to Nordic & Snowshoe TrailsGet off the beaten track and enjoy Big White’s breathtaking back country with over 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) of Nordic trails, there is plenty to see and explore.

FREE Night SkiingSki under the bright lights on the Bullet Express, Plaza Quad and TELUS Park Chairs when available.

25% Off - Bring a Friend Lift TicketsBring a friend and receive 25% off a full day lift ticket. Guest must be accompanied by a season pass holder. Limit of 4 per pass holder per season. *Not applicable for Tot season passes.

25% Off - Mega SnowCoaster Tube ParkWhat's better than finishing your day with Tubing? Bring your friends & family for fun times on the Mega Snow Coaster, Canada's largest resort tubing park.

15% Off - Single Group Lessons & Private LessonsBig White Ski & Board School offers a fantastic range of group & private lessons for both children and adults. Everyone is grouped by age and ability level to ensure maximum progression and enjoyment on your holiday.

15% Off - Ski & Snowboard RepairsDamaged your skis or snowboard or just need a tune up? 15% off repairs from the Big White Repair Shop located in the basement of the Village Centre Mall. *Valid for personal use only.

15% Off - Ski & Snowboard RentalsLeave your gear at home and give ours a try! Receive 15% off all ski and snowboard rentals including high performance equipment. A 10% discount applies to rentals for family and friends that you accompany in to the Big White Rental Shop.

Up to 15% Off - Ski, Boards, Boots, Bindings & Accessories, Apparel & OuterwearGet discounts on regularly priced items all season long – 15% off soft-goods and 10% off hard-goods from Ski Dazzle, The Village Rider, Dizzy’s Ski Shop, Envy, The Loose Moose Emporium, and It's The Snow Gift Shop. Big White's stores carry quality products at affordable prices and our people have the knowledge to help you.

10% Off - Food & BeverageSave 10% on Food – Valid at Happy Valley Cafeteria, Sk8ers in the Happy Valley Day Lodge or Moonlight Bistro at the Westridge Warming Hut.

Reciprocal Resort DealsOur resort partners are happy to extend discounts to our Season Pass Holders. 2014-15 reciprocal deals with various resorts throughout BC, AB and select US areas, getting you up to 25% discount off your single or multi-day lift tickets. View the 2014-15 participating resorts click here

If you have any season pass questions, please contact us by phone: 250.491.6262, toll free on 1.888.663.6882 or by email at tickets@bigwhite.com.

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Beyond Wrapture Spa

Beyond Wrapture Spa - Exclusive Passholder Deal

This offer is available at the Coast Capri and Big White Ski Resort Beyond Wrapture locations. To take advantage of this offer, simply show your Season Pass at the time of purchase. This deal is not redeemable for cash and is only available with the current services listed in the deal description above.

Custom Ski and Board - Exclusive Passholder Deal

Custom Ski and Board is once again offering Big White Season's Passholders 20% OFFall clothing items in the store! Tonnes of merchandise to make sure that you are stylin around town this summer! To take advantage of this great deal, please show your Season’s Pass at the time of purchase. For more information about Custom Ski and Board, click here.

Global Fitness Kelowna

Global Fitness Kelowna

“It’s time to commit to a stronger, fitter, and healthier YOU! Start your pre-season training now and be ready for another amazing season on the slopes. Global Fitness Kelowna is offering Big White Season Passholders Fitness memberships at a special rate of $42.00 a month and drop ins for only $7.50! Simply present your Big White Season pass with your ID to receive these special discounts.

For more information on group fitness classes, gym amenities and to arrange a tour of the facility, contact Asia at 250.860.6900 or email atAsia@GlobalFitnessKelowna.com “

Skogie's Car Wash - Exclusive Passholder Deal

Skogie's Auto Spa is offering Big White Season Passholders a FREE Dash Treatment when they purchase an Express Interior Clean!To take advantage of this fantastic offer, simply show your Season Pass at the time of purchase.

This deal cannot be combined with any other offers and has no cash value. To purchase an Express Detail, go to Lane 2 and see the attendant in the kiosk. The Express Detail is open Monday to Saturday 8am-5pm.

Wild Play Element Park

Wild Play Element Park

Wild Play is offering Big White Season Pass holders this exclusive deal:SAVE 15% ON MONKIDO CLASSIC AERIAL ADVENTURE, DRAGONFLY ZIP LINE AND PRIMAL SWING. 10% OFF MONKIDO KIDS AND BUDDY.

CLIMB, ZIP LINE and SWING AT WILDPLAY KELOWNA! Discover an Aerial Adventure of a lifetime! Choose from our MONKIDO Aerial Adventure, our Tree-top forest DragonFly Zip Line Tour, and the infamous Primal Swing. Book online www.wildplay.com or by phone (250) 765-4533.

Valid at all WildPlay Kelowna only for 2014 and 2015 season. One coupon redeemable per guest, per day at check-in. Not valid with other discounts or offers. No cash value.

Sliderz Community House

Sliderz Community House

Sliderz Community House is now offering two great deals exclusive to Big White Season Passholders.

Just present your 2014/2015 Big White Season Pass to receive these deals:

15% OFF all menu items

On all days that we get 20cm or more new snow on mountain receive 1 FREE beer with meal purchase

SliderZ is more than just a gourmet burger bar. It’s a community, serving Canadian favourites, made fresh daily, SliderZ style. Why SliderZ you may ask? Because this way you can share, and sharing is cool! Our SliderZ are much more manageable than a lonely, sloppy burger. They never fall apart on you (which makes them perfect for first dates) and they are just plain cute!

Want more winter fun? Unlimited Tubing can be added to your Season Pass for only $59 for ALL ages this year. The Mega Snow Coaster is open Mon - Fri 4:00pm to 9:00pm and Sat, Sun & Holidays 2:00pm to 9:00pm, weather permitting.

Big White Express Bus

Let us give you a lift up the mountain! Add an early bird bus pass for only $275. The Big White Express Bus runs every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, plus it runs daily during the Christmas Holidays, Spring Break, and local Pro-D Days.Click Here for the Express Bus schedule.

If you have any season pass questions, please contact us by phone: 250.491.6262, toll free on 1.888.663.6882 or by email at tickets@bigwhite.com.

Club 65 Members

MORE Than Just a Club!In addition to the regular season pass discounts and benefits, season pass holders aged 65+ will also receive exclusive discounts and deals.

FREE Regular Hot BeverageReceive a free regular coffee or hot chocolate from Happy Valley Day Lodge. Limit one per customer per day.

FREE Masters Monday LessonJoin us for Masters Mondays! Open to everyone age fifty or older this program includes a 2 hour group lesson at any level from complete beginner to expert rider, as well as a fantastic gourmet lunch. Limit one per season per passholder.

FREE High Performance One Day RentalLeave your gear at home and test out the latest High Performance equipment with a one day rental at the Big White Rental Shop. Limit one rental per season.

FREE Equipment Check & Mini TuneReceive a complimentary equipment check and mini tune up on one set of equipment from the Big White Repair Shop in the Village Centre Mall. Valid until December 18th, 2014. Limit one per season per pass holder.

SAVE An Additional 5% on FoodClub 65 members receive an additional 5% discount on food at the Happy Valley Cafeteria. With the 10% discount passholders already receive that means Club 65 members save 15% on food.

SAVE $25 at Ski Dazzle One time special $25 discount with a purchase of $100 or more (plus tax) at Ski Dazzle. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discounts.

MORE Exclusive Deals Stay tuned for details thoughout the season for fantastic deals exclusive to our Club 65 members!

MORE Than Just a Student!

The Big White Ski Resort Student Pass is available exclusively to full-time students of a recognized accredited college, university, local trade or business school within Canada or the United States over the age of 19yrs.

Student Passes Can Now be Counted Towards the Family Pass!

Full time students up to 25 years of age can now be included as part of the family to qualify for family pass pricing.

Student season passes being used to qualify for the discounted family pricing are not included in the families of 5+ rate.

As always individual student passes have no age restrictions!

International Students can benefit from the family rate as part of their host family season pass, but do not count towards the 5+ family rate. Please note that waivers cannot be signed by the host family and must be sent home and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Please contact the ticket office to make arrangements. 250-491-6262 or tickets@bigwhite.com

Student Pass Eligibility

In order to purchase a season pass at the student rate you must meet the following criteria:

You must be a full-time post-secondary student 19 years or older, attending a recognized accredited college, university, local trade or business school within Canada or the United States.

Co-op students and Apprentices are eligible as long as you are in school for at least 8 weeks during the fall & winter semesters and must present a letter from your school's administration office stating the period you are in school.

Students up to 25 years of age can be included in the families of 3+ pricing structure (ie. Two adults with a qualifying student up to 25 years of age now use rates from family of 3+ rather than individual rates)

Students are not included in the families of 5+ rate (i.e. cannot be included for complimentary passes)

* Full-time is defined as taking 3 or more courses for both the fall & winter semesters, and attending a brick & mortar or virtual campus.* A list of Canadian accredited colleges or universities can be found here.

Local trade or business schools include:

CDI

Vancouver Community College

Digital Art School

BCIT

Okanagan College

To pick up your student pass, you must present all of the following documentation:

Co-op or Apprenticeship documentation if applicable.

A copy of your current course curriculum/registration showing dates and times for classes with your name & student ID printed on it.

*Failure to provide the above documentation will result in an increase to the current Adult Season Pass rate.

Refundable Pass Option

The refundable pass option provides you the assurance of a partial refund as outlined below:

Without purchasing the refundable pass option, passes are non-refundable under any circumstances.

The price of the refundable option is $25 for individual pass holders or $75 for a family.

The refundable pass option is only available when purchased concurrently with your seasons pass.

Big White Ski Resort will refund the cost of the seasons pass if you suffer an injury or sickness which prevents your participation in skiing or snowboarding.

Big White Ski Resort will refund the cost of the Seasons Pass if your employer transfers you, making it necessary to move your residence outside a 200km radius form the resort, provided that the date of transfer is at least 45 days after the purchase of the seasons pass. (Okanagan residents only)

If your parent, spouse, or child is also a refundable pass holder and chooses to cease participation due to injury or sickness, he or she is entitled to a refund. The refund is limited to one additional claimant.

The refund option does not cover: non-participation caused by or contributed to by intentional self-injury; non-participation due to emotional disorders or pre-existing conditions unless you are hospitalized; non-participation due to normal pregnancy; or any injury or sickness that does not prevent the participation of skiing.

If you need to request a refund, we must receive your written request within 15 days of non-participation. We will not accept refund requests after April 1st.

When presenting your claim, please provide a cover letter of explanation, your seasons pass, and a medical certificate providing the date of the first medical treatment and prognosis, stating that you are unable to ski, and the length of time the illness or injury will prevent participation.

In the event of job relocation, include a letter from your employer within 15 days of notification, stating the location, date and length of relocation.

Season Pass Terms & Conditions

Season passes remain the property of Big White Ski Resort Ltd. and may be revoked for misuse or violation of the Alpine Responsibility Code. Use of this pass by anyone other than the registered pass holder, or alterations to the season pass will result in cancellation of that pass.

Season passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. We may request identification to verify its validity at any time.

Payment plan payments are non-refundable.

Season passes are not valid until paid for in full.

Families of 3 + are defined as parents and /or children between the ages of 6 and 18 living at the same residence. Families of 5 or more only pay for the 4 oldest family members and the remaining passes are free with only a $25 processing fee.

Students 19+ must be full-time post-secondary students, attending a recognized accredited college, university, local trade or business school within Canada or the United States. *Full-time is defined as taking 3 or more courses for both the fall & winter semesters, and attending a brick & mortar or virtual campus.

Students up to 25 years of age can be included into the families of 3+ pricing structure (ie. Two adults with a qualifying student up to 25 years of age now use rates from family of 3+ rather than individual rates).

Students are not included in the families of 5+ rate (i.e. cannot be included for complimentary passes)

Individual student passes have no age restrictions.

Students can apply online.

Co-op students and Apprentices are eligible as long as you are in school for at least 8 weeks during the fall & winter semesters and must present a letter from your school's administration office stating the period you are in school. *A list of Canadian accredited colleges or universities can be found here: http://www.eduers.com/University/accredited/canada.html.

The Refundable Pass Option is only available when purchased concurrently with your season pass.

We require pass holders to show proof of age and address when picking up their passes, even if part of an existing family.

All age category cut-off dates are as of the date of purchase. Those turning 65 after the date of purchase but before December 31st can purchase a Club 65 Season Pass.

Personal information you provide to Big White Ski Resort during your season pass purchase is collected for the purpose of processing your season's pass application, delivering information and materials related to your season's pass purchase, for other promotional purposes, and for contact purposes in case of emergency. This information is collected for our internal use and will not be disclosed except as may be permitted or required by law. You may learn more about our organization's Personal Information Protection Policy at www.bigwhite.com or by contacting our Personal Information Administrator at 250.765.3101.

*All free passes are subject to a $25 processing charge.

Lost your pass? No Problem. We can replace it for a $25 printing fee. Forgot your pass? You will be issued a day ticket and have that pass "hot listed" for the day. One forgotten lift ticket per pass holder, per season will be issued.

Big White's 1894 Ambrosi Rd office is open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm & will be printing season passes June 2nd, 2014.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Ticket Office: 250.491.6262, toll free: 1.888.663.6882 during office hours or email: tickets@bigwhite.com & our team will be happy to assist you.

Reciprocal Resort Deals

Our reciprocal deals get you up to 25% off on your single or multi-day tickets. Here's a list of our resort partners that have extended these discounts to our 2014-2015 Season Pass Holders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you define a family?A: Families of 3 + are defined as parents and/or children between the ages of 6 years and 18 years living at the same residence. Families of 5 or more only pay for the 4 oldest family members and the remaining passes are free with only a $25 processing fee. Tots (5 years & under) are free and only pay a processing fee and are not included in the family count.

*All free passes are subject to a $25 processing fee.

The savings apply when there are two family members purchasing passes and they also have a qualifying student 19 years to 25 years old. They are now eligible for the Family 3+ rates instead of 3 paying individual rates.

Q: Do I need to sign a waiver this year?A: Everyone will need to sign a new paper waiver in person this year, parents will need to sign for their children 18 years or younger.

Q: Do I need a new photo?A: You do not need a new photo if you have been a passholder in the last 2 seasons (2012/2013 or 2013/2014). If you did not have a seasons pass in the last 2 seasons, you will need a new photo.

Q: Where do I pick up my pass?A: You can pick up your pass from August 15th onwards at our Kelowna office at 1894 Ambrosi Rd from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. You may also pick up your pass from the main ticket office in the Village Centre Mall at Big White from opening day through the season. Tentative opening date is November 27th, 2014.

Q: I am on the payment plan, when can I pick up my pass?A: You may pick up your pass once all payments have been received from your credit card or chequing account. We will not be able to print your season pass until all payments have been made in full.

Q: I have purchased my pass online, where can I pick up my pass?A: If you have purchased a pass online and we have a current picture on file and we have received a completed paper waiver, we will print & mail your pass. If not, your pass can be picked up at our 1894 Ambrosi Rd location in Kelowna.

Q: How can I purchase a student pass?A: Student passes can be purchased online, over the phone at 250.491.6262, in person at the Ambrosi Rd office or from the main ticket office in the Village Centre Mall once it is open for the season.

Q: What do I need to show to collect my student pass?A: You will need to show your Co-op or Apprenticeship documentation if applicable.- A copy of your current course curriculum/registration showing dates and times for classes with your name & student ID printed on it for both Fall and Winter semesters.- Your tuition statement showing full or partial payment of your course fees with your student number on it.* - Valid government picture ID such as; driver’s license, passport or B.C. ID.*This does not include your acceptance letter or minimal registration fee and must show a significant payment toward your registered course fee tuition.